TOKYO — Asian stocks were mixed, while South Korea’s Kospi stock index fell 6% on Wednesday, as doubts over massive investments in artificial intelligence once again led investors to dump chipmaker stocks. American futures hardly changed. The latest decline in Seoul was led by a drop in shares of chipmaker SK Hynix after its operating
July 28, 2026 – 00:01 Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. TOTOTO The Treasury has warned that the Australian economy could be hit by rising inflation and slower growth in the second half of the year, as the US war on Iran,
Susannah Streeter, chief investment strategist at Wealth Club, said markets remain “cautious given the twists and turns during this conflict.” Despite the sharp drop in crude oil, “there is still significant uncertainty in these prices and reluctance about whether the negotiations will lead to a lasting breakthrough,” he added. The conflict between the United States
NEW YORK — Oil prices fell in early trading on Sunday, falling further from a two-month high hit last week, after the United States and Iran refrained from launching military strikes in the Persian Gulf for the second day in a row. The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil to be delivered in
Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes against Houthi targets in the Yemeni port city of Hodeida and a nearby island on Friday, after the Iran-backed group announced a maritime blockade and attacked Saudi ships. Saudi authorities subsequently issued emergency alerts for Jizan province when the Houthis claimed responsibility for a missile attack on the city of Jizan.
Oil prices have risen more than 30% over the past month to surpass $100 a barrel, as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran in the Middle East threatens global energy supplies. The attacks in the Red Sea also add to the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, putting two key oil shipping routes